How To Fix ME396 - Splitting logic active for lot size (Please maintain quotas)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Splitting logic active for lot size (Please maintain quotas)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME396 - Splitting logic active for lot size (Please maintain quotas) ?

  The SAP error message ME396 ("Splitting logic active for lot size (Please maintain quotas)") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing and inventory management. This error indicates that the system is trying to split a purchase order or a production order based on the defined lot size, but it cannot do so because the necessary quota arrangements are not maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Quota Arrangement Missing: The error usually arises when there is no quota arrangement defined for the material in question. Quota arrangements are used to allocate procurement quantities among different sources of supply.
  Lot Size Configuration: The lot size settings in the material master or the purchasing info record may not be compatible with the splitting logic.
  Active Splitting Logic: The system is configured to split the order based on certain criteria, but without the necessary quota arrangements, it cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Quota Arrangements:
  
  Go to the transaction code MEQ1 to create or maintain quota arrangements for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the quota arrangement includes the necessary vendors and the corresponding percentages or quantities.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Check the purchasing view to ensure that the lot size and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create or maintain purchasing info records for the material and vendor combination.
  Ensure that the info record is set up correctly to allow for the desired lot size and splitting logic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Splitting Logic:
  
  If the splitting logic is not required, you may consider adjusting the settings in the purchasing document type or the material master to disable it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEQ1: Create/Change Quota Arrangement
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain quota arrangements and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME396 error and ensure that the necessary quota arrangements are in place for the material in question.